Meet the Principals

I am delighted to welcome you to Reed Elementary School! I am very proud to be the principal here at Reed, a wonderful and successful school that fosters an open and engaging community and has become a home away from home for many. A key to Reed’s success is the collaboration and commitment of the staff, parents, and students and the fact that each of us views Reed as “my school.” Those affiliated with Reed take much pride in working together as a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to meet the needs of our students. The main pillars of a PLC are to work collaboratively, make data-informed decisions and focus on student achievement. At Reed, not only do we focus on students’ academic needs, but we also believe that students’ emotional and social needs are equally important. We spend much time and effort teaching life skills, acknowledging character traits, and celebrating diversity. Now that I have described some of what makes Reed Elementary School so special, I’d like to share a little information about myself. I have a wonderful wife named Lisa, whose most endearing quality is that she loves people. She is also an elementary school teacher. Like many of you, I am a proud parent; I have a son named Evan and a daughter named Marisa. I treasure every moment we spend together.

I truly believe that successful schools are built upon strong, trusting relationships. Therefore, I strive to utilize the experts of all Reed’s educators (staff, parents, and community members) to meet our students’ needs.

I have high expectations of our students, higher expectations of our staff, and the highest expectations of myself. As a parent of two children, a former classroom teacher, and now principal, I truly understand the value of an exceptional education and the significance of school, home, and students working together. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

Dr. Sides joins Reed Elementary with 17 years of experience in education, including time as a third-grade teacher, English as a second language teacher, and most recently as an assistant principal. 

Dr. Sides has earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri, a Master of Arts in Education Administration from Lindenwood University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Maryville University. She is a dedicated educator and brings excellent leadership and communication skills to her role as assistant principal. With an enthusiastic mindset, she cultivates trusting and productive relationships with staff and parents to ensure learning for all students. Working collaboratively with Dr. Schreiner, Dr. Sides will make a wonderful addition to the Reed Elementary School community.